Preparing for the exam

You can choose from a number of ways to obtain the knowledge and skills you need to pass a certification exam. You can prepare for an exam by attending education courses, reviewing exam objectives, reviewing an assessment exam, reviewing product books and manuals, and gaining experience on the job. In most cases, education courses are recommended, but not required for taking certification exams.

IBM recommends that candidates use a variety of the available tools to best suit their needs in preparing to take a test. Specific resources help you prepare for certification exams:

  • Study guides

  • Free e-learning courses

  • Free online tutorials

  • Classroom courses

  • Hands-on training

Study guidelines

The following guidelines suggest how you ...

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